Entry Level Analytical Chemist

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Contribute to the future of innovative therapeutics as an Associate Scientist I in the Organic Spectroscopy group at Pace Life Science's location in Morrisville, NC.

The Organic Spectroscopy group performs analyses via a variety of techniques to support our customers' development and manufacture of life-saving medicines. Types of testing conducted by the group include, but are not limited to, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS), high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS or LC-MS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal gravitational analysis (TGA), and ultraviolet spectroscopy (UV).

Our group has a commitment to continuous improvement and growth of our team members. Our philosophy is that we work together as a team to deliver on-time, high-quality results for our customers and, ultimately, the patient. The nature of our work provides a clear view of how our work matters to help patients live healthier, longer lives.

This role offers hands-on experience with advanced techniques and instrumentation with opportunities to grow.

Compensation: $23.00 - 25.00 per hour

• Prepares and analyzes samples according to established procedures.
• Executes laboratory workplans/schedules and completes work within the expected timelines.
• Maintains high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and SOPs.
• May draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis.
• Executes efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
• Identifies and recommends continuous improvement opportunities.
• Proactively addresses work issues at both an individual and team level.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of standard chemical testing techniques and instrumentation.
• Ability to learn and retain technical information.
• Competence in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.
• Proficiency in standard software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds.

Though not required, special consideration will be given to candidates with any of the following experience:

• Working under GMP guidelines
• Experience with instrumental techniques such as NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, UV, DSC, and TGA

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits
When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and .

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.